Government Medical College, Thrissur Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
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About Government Medical College, Thrissur
Government Medical College, Thrissur (GMC Thrissur), established in 1982, is one of Kerala's premier government medical institutions with over four decades of excellence in medical education and healthcare. Spread across 250 acres in Mulagunnathukavu, 14 km from Thrissur city, it initially functioned at the Veterinary College in Mannuthy before moving to its permanent campus in 1983 utilizing modified TB Sanatorium buildings. The college is affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) — whose own headquarters is on the same campus — and is approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC). It offers MBBS (175 seats), 146+ MD/MS PG seats across 34 departments, and super-specialty DM/MCh programs in Cardiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nephrology, and Surgical Oncology. The attached teaching hospital provides over 1,200 beds, 18+ operation theatres, ICUs, and sees over 1,200 outpatients daily. GMC Thrissur serves three Kerala districts and neighboring regions of Tamil Nadu, functioning as a major tertiary and super-specialty care center in central Kerala.
Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by Government Medical College, including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:
Government Medical College, Thrissur Courses
55 CoursesDiploma in Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology
10+2
MS Ophthalmology
MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified
MS Orthopaedics
MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified
MD Biochemistry
MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified
Bachelor of Cardio Vascular Technology
MS ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)
MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified
Diploma in Dialysis Technology
MD Pharmacology
MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
10+2
MD – Pathology
MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified
MS General Surgery
MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified
MD Paediatrics
MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
10+2 with NEET
MD Anaesthesiology
MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified
DM Cardiology
MD in General Medicine or equivalent from NMC-recognized institution; NEET SS qualified
MD Radiotherapy
MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified
MD Microbiology
MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified
MD Dermatology
MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified
MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology
MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified
MD Anatomy
MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
Diploma in Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology 1 specialization | ₹ N/A | 10+2 |
MS Ophthalmology 1 specialization | ₹ 2.55L - 2.56L | MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified |
MS Orthopaedics 1 specialization | ₹ 2.55L - 2.56L | MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified |
MD Biochemistry 1 specialization | ₹ 2.55L - 2.56L | MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified |
Bachelor of Cardio Vascular Technology 1 specialization | ₹ N/A | |
MS ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) 1 specialization | ₹ 2.55L - 2.56L | MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified |
Diploma in Dialysis Technology 1 specialization | ₹ N/A | |
MD Pharmacology 1 specialization | ₹ 2.55L - 2.56L | MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified |
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology 1 specialization | ₹ N/A | 10+2 |
MD – Pathology 1 specialization | ₹ 2.55L - 2.56L | MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified |
MS General Surgery 1 specialization | ₹ 2.55L - 2.56L | MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified |
MD Paediatrics 1 specialization | ₹ 2.55L - 2.56L | MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified |
Bachelor of Dental Surgery 1 specialization | ₹ N/A | 10+2 with NEET |
MD Anaesthesiology 1 specialization | ₹ 2.55L - 2.56L | MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified |
DM Cardiology 1 specialization | ₹ 5.05L - 5.06L | MD in General Medicine or equivalent from NMC-recognized institution; NEET SS qualified |
MD Radiotherapy 1 specialization | ₹ 2.55L - 2.56L | MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified |
MD Microbiology 1 specialization | ₹ 2.55L - 2.56L | MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified |
MD Dermatology 1 specialization | ₹ 2.55L - 2.56L | MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified |
MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology 1 specialization | ₹ 2.55L - 2.56L | MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified |
MD Anatomy 1 specialization | ₹ 2.55L - 2.56L | MBBS from NMC-recognized institution; NEET PG qualified |
Government Medical College, Thrissur Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
NEET UG
Required Entrance Exams
NEET SS
Required Entrance Exams
NEET PG
Required Entrance Exams
NEET UG
Required Entrance Exams
NEET PG
Required Entrance Exams
NEET SS
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63rd out of 522 medical colleges in India; 5th in Kerala
Collegedunia (2025)
Among top 5 government medical colleges in Kerala based on NEET counselling preference data
MBBSCouncil Preference Rank (2024)
Complete Rankings Report
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
Collegedunia (2025) | 63rd out of 522 medical colleges in India; 5th in Kerala |
MBBSCouncil Preference Rank (2024) | Among top 5 government medical colleges in Kerala based on NEET counselling preference data |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Fee concession for EWS students; applicable on tuition fee component at government quota rate
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
EWS Fee Concession Fee concession for EWS students; applicable on tuition fee component at government quota rate | Students from Economically Weaker Sections as per government norms | Fee concession as per government order |
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students Centrally sponsored scholarship for scheduled caste and tribe students in professional medical courses | SC/ST students admitted to MBBS/PG programs with applicable income criteria | Full or partial tuition fee waiver plus maintenance allowance |
OBC / Minority Community Scholarship Central and state scholarship schemes for OBC/minority students in professional courses | OBC and notified minority community students meeting income criteria | Varies per scheme |
Kerala Government Merit Scholarship State government merit scholarship awarded to high-performing students | Top-performing students from Kerala based on academic merit in MBBS | Varies per government notification |
Kerala Government Merit Scholarship State government merit scholarship awarded to high-performing students | Top-performing students from Kerala based on academic merit in MBBS | Varies per government notification |
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students Centrally sponsored scholarship for scheduled caste and tribe students in professional medical courses | SC/ST students admitted to MBBS/PG programs with applicable income criteria | Full or partial tuition fee waiver plus maintenance allowance |
OBC / Minority Community Scholarship Central and state scholarship schemes for OBC/minority students in professional courses | OBC and notified minority community students meeting income criteria | Varies per scheme |
EWS Fee Concession Fee concession for EWS students; applicable on tuition fee component at government quota rate | Students from Economically Weaker Sections as per government norms | Fee concession as per government order |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Central Library
Air-conditioned library of 978 sq. m with 18,303 books, 47 Indian journals and 568 foreign journals; reading rooms with 75-seat student capacity each; PG student reading room with 30 seats; staff reading room with 50 seats; 20 internet-connected computers.
Lecture Theatres
6 fully equipped lecture theatres (5 in college, 1 in hospital); all with audio-video aids; 2 examination halls of 200 sq. m each with 150-seat capacity each.
Clinical Training Centres
Clinical training at Ollur and Erumapetty Primary Health Centres providing community health exposure for MBBS students as part of competency-based curriculum.
Sports & Recreation
Extensive sports and recreation amenities on 250-acre campus; outdoor fields, courts, gymnasium; vibrant student community with cultural and academic clubs.
1200+ Bed Multi-Specialty Teaching Hospital
Major tertiary care hospital with 18+ operation theatres, ICU complex, casualty services 24x7, 1,200+ outpatient visits daily; serves three Kerala districts and neighboring Tamil Nadu; super-specialty services including Cardiology, Neurology, and Nephrology.
Central Library
Air-conditioned library of 978 sq. m with 18,303 books, 47 Indian journals and 568 foreign journals; reading rooms with 75-seat student capacity each; PG student reading room with 30 seats; staff reading room with 50 seats; 20 internet-connected computers.
Hostel & Accommodation
Campus Gallery
Events
Campus
Infrastructure
Frequently Asked Questions
GMC Thrissur has 175 MBBS seats annually. 85% are filled via Kerala CEE State Quota counselling and 15% via MCC All India Quota. GMC Thrissur is among the colleges with the highest MBBS seat count in government-run medical colleges in Kerala.
The AIQ closing rank for GMC Thrissur MBBS for general category candidates is approximately 8,000–9,500 in NEET UG. State quota closing ranks vary by category; GM/SM category state quota ranks are typically in the range of 8,000–14,000. Exact ranks vary by year and counselling round.
GMC Thrissur was established in 1982, making it one of the oldest government medical colleges in Kerala with over four decades of service in medical education and healthcare.
The annual tuition fee for MBBS is approximately INR 23,150. The total course fee for MBBS is approximately INR 31,715 inclusive of associated charges per some estimates. Hostel charges are additional. GMC Thrissur is highly affordable being a government institution.
Upcoming Exams
IISER
IISER Aptitude Test • June 2026
NEST
NEST Entrance Exam • June 2026
CUET
CUET UG Exam • 11-31 May 2026
PGIMER
BSc Nursing Exam • July-August 2026